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K«aMaiBaw>>wiMB»Mt«B<iia»i#iBBi |jt^ ^ i i jni; i > f > i' i u i â€" wjil p jmh wi im* i V -* You'll enjoy our Orange Pekoe Blend SALAM LOUIS ARTHUR CUNNINGHAM CHAPTER XX She saw tlie red temper rising ill liim and, knowing it of old, re- calling many such ciicountcrs and their unhappy outcome, she fouglit to control her own not too gentle spirit. "Maybe 1 didn't believe so much as I â€" I loved you in spits of any- thing that seemed to be against you." "That is what I mean. But it â- was not so with her." "Can you expect a girl to go on caring for a man she met for --a few hours on a nioiinti^n or some- thing, in some Ruritanian land, long ago, even when that man seems beyond doubt to b.- a tr.ivt- or nnd worse?" "Yes," said Michel softly. "Yes, I can e.xpcct that. A mountain, you say, madanic â€" but you do not know what a magic mountain; a Ruritaian land, you say â€" but you cannot dream what a magic land it was; for a few hours, you say, but you â€" you must know that such things as this are not measured in hours. We knew each other al- ways; we were to love each other always." "It was so said?" "It was so understood." "But Meridcl â€" I am being a traitor to Roger now â€" I know Meridcl has never ceased to care for you." • * • "I watclicd her tonight in the lovely bricial gown. I saw my bro- ther bend and kiss her. I knew then it was time for me to go." "Because your pride was hurt. Because you expected her to be- lieve in you, no matter what hap- pened." "Not entirely that," he said wearily. "Roger loves her. He's a great lad, Roger â€" one of the but, the salt of the earth and also one of the noldest of the noble breed â- witli whom he (lies. Well, suppose she still does care for me, can I conic back now and â€" " "You mean â€" you are stepping aside for Roger? Y''ou'd give up your â€" " "The only great dream I ever had, iiiadame," he said, and his voice was flat now, toneless. Like Oberlieutenant l'"al)cr's voice. "I'm going away tonight â€" now. You are not to tell anyone that I was here. Relieve Headache Quick! Take ASPIRIN It's ready to go to work in ** 2 seconds I To prova how fast Aspirin is ready to go to work, just drop one in a glass of water. "Clock" its disintegrat- ing action with a stopwatch. Within two aeconda, you'll see it start to disintegrnte. It does the same in your stomach. That's why it stops head- aches so quickly. Qet Aspirin today! The "Bayer" cross on each tablet is | your guarantee that it's Aspirin. AspiIn ^^^-NewUw Prices! Pocket box of 13 only Its Economy bollla of 24 . . only 29s Family six* of 100 , . . only79« ISSUE 39â€"1845 KNOWS HER MATERNITY WARDS That is understood. When â€" when they are married, I shall return." "Why, you headstrong â€" " " â€" stubborn, thick-headed mule. Yes, I know it all and maybe I'm every bit of it. But that's the way it is, Taiite Mimi â€" and that is the way it will be. I don't flatter my- splf I can take her from Roger and steal his happiness, but I shall not even run the risk." * * * lie stood up. He came to her and bent and kissed her. "I have some time in Canada before I have to report again; 1 may even get a post here. I don't know.'.' "Don't go Michel! Don't gol" "What? You're running out of ammunition You're turning soft on me again. These are new tac- tics, and clever ones, but I have learned a trick or two myself and I will not fall for this. I shall go as I came â€" quietly. And you will not speak. Promise!" The old eyes burned at him and there was no softness about her mouth, but tliat was only for a mo- ment for suddenly it smiled â€" a rare, sweet smile. "I promise, you mule â€" you lov- able, splendid donkey. But I tell you it is a very foolish thing you do." ' "Neither the first nor, I think, the last. Farewell, ma tantc." He retrieved the hat, turned at the door to smile at her, to show her the, wild imps in his eyes. "We always quaircl, don't we?" he call- ed. ".\nd always make up." » * ♦ Meridcl and Roger walked over the big hill that lies between Phili- bert and the village of St. Didier des Montagues. It was a narrow path among the great spruces and cedars that grew thickly on the mountainside. In winter the trail was usually closed by the drifted snow, but now one could walk eas- ily enough over the crust. They were on the way to the house of Gerard Clianiberland, the govern- ment agent, to bring back Pol Martin and Rosine who had been invited there to have supper with the Chaniberlands. The stars were dim, but the track lay clearly marked through the darkness of the wood. From the time thi-v left Philibert they had talked little. Both of them felt constraint, uneasiness. Roger, always ready with gay talk and laughter, was strangely silent. Meridel, walking along beside him, looked up at his shadowy profile and longed to say something that would break the tension. But slie could find no words to say. Airld she thouKJit, Is my heart empty of things to tell him â€" so soon emp- ty? This is not the way of love. He said at last, "Vou cried to- night, Meridel. Your tears fell on the lovely gown that is being made ready for your wedding. You did not think I saw you. It was when you left tlu room after my aunt had gone upstairs. You first look- ed at yourself in the inirrow and then you cried. Why did you cry?" "I â€" I do not know, Roger. I really do not know^ Do not girls who are aliout to marry often cry?" "Not like that. It was a differ- ent thing." He was silent for a moment. Then lie said what ma- dame had said that night after his departure: "Un qui ainic; ime qui se laisse aimer." One who loves, one who lets herself be loved. Is it so with us, Meridcl? 1 want to know." "Oil, KuKcr, why do you ask me a thing like that? How can one know? How can one be sure?" "The answer is in your heart, I think." "I have lipokcd there." ^^ ' >. "And you liave not found' it."-i She did not answer, hut he kl^tf from her siii'Mce that she had look- ed ill vain. "Vou told iiic once," said Roger, "that only one key would unlock your heart. You remrnibcr?" "Yes." It was only a whisper)"'! renienibfr well." "And 1 have not that key? You must answer me." (Concluded Next Week) Wife: "It says here that the average porson apoaks 10,000 words a day." Hubby: "Yes, dear; but you'r« far above the average, you know." Last spring a dog wearing a tag bearing the name, "Whitey," ad- mitted herself to the Army General Hospital at Camp Butler, N.C., was accepted as a "patient" in the maternity ward and, with WACS and GIs in attendance, brought a family into the world. After a few weeks Whitey disappeared and wasn't seen again un- til she scratched on the maternity ward door again several days ago. Admitted, she gave birth to six more puppies, two of which were stolen soon after. Whitey and the remaining four of her new family are pictured above. Modern Etiquette By Roberta Lee 1. When a man and a woman are eating in some public place and another man stops at their tal)le to talk with them for a moment, should both rise? 2. Is it necessary that ushers at a formal evening wedding always wear full dress and white gloves? 8. What is the proper way to ad- dressi a formal invitation to several sisters in a family? •4. When a new employee enters an office or store, is it necessary to introduce him to the other em- ployees. 5. If there are many guests at a large dinner, is it the duty of the hostess to introduce each guest to all the others. t>. Is it permissible to greet a friend if one catches his eye while in church? Answers 1. The man should rise, but the girl should remain seated. 2. Yes, always. 3. Address the invita- tion to, "The Misses Brown". 4. It Is not necessary, but it Is a very courteous thing to do, part- icularly to the other employees whom the beginner will contact regularly. 5, No; but she should introduce those nearest to one an- other. 6. Merely smije; to speak or bow is unnecessary. inconveniences which the present plan of meat rationing necessarily imposes, then the Government can improve the present system on tha basis of that plan. But on no ac- count can we fail to make good our promises to people who are literally starving. Ration Fashion Planned For Two Why The Hurry! It Is certainly premature for the retail meat trade to declare definitely that rationing won't work before they have had a chance properly to te.st the sys- tem, asserts the WInniiipg Free Press. The method of coupon ra- tioning should be tried for several weeks, not (or several days, be- fore the trade makes up its mind. Until the retail trade can make a constructive proposal showing how Canadian obligations abroad can be fulfilleij wiOiout imposing the present sy.stem of meat ration- ing, then this present system will have to be retained. If, however, the retail trade has a concrete plan whereby meat exports can be lncrease<l without causing the The use of tokens for meat pur- chases does much to simplify ra- tion planning for the small family for it means that greater variety in meat purcliases is possible. Here is a suggested buying plan for a family of two whose weekly ration is two meat coupons or 18 tokens. What to Buy J4 lb. lamb chops ....Group C, 3 tokens 1/2 lb. bacon Group A, 4 tokens ^4 lb. hamburger ....Group C, 3 tokens K" ll>. liver Group C, 2 tokens yi II), veal cutlets ....Group B, 3 tokens J4 lb. cold cuts Group C, 1 token ^4 lb. fish fillets . . . .unrationed How to Use It The weekend's purchase of >^ lb. lamb chops will allow enough to take care of a guest for Sunday dinner. The hamburger stretched with I'/i cups bread-crumbs makes a meat loaf that will give si.x serv- ings. Serve It hot on Monday and cold on Tuesday. Serve liver on Wednesday and use any leftover liver together witli the remains of the meat loaf for a savoury stuffing for green peppers or small squash for Thurs- day's dinner. On Friday, use unrationed fish. The veal cutlets served in tomato sauce will make a substantial din- ner on Saturday. i'lie cold cuts and bacon will help in tlie planning of lunches. If bacon is not available, two to- kens might be used for sausages and two carried ove. to make it pos.<il)le to buy a roast the fol- lowing week. Meat Pie! â€" Piping Hot and Tasty When meat Is short and appetites are long, there's nothing better than a Meat Pie! This Beef.steak Pie helps two pounds ot beef to stretch around a table ot six or eight â€" with gciu-rons helpings (or all. And every hot, delicious bile has the full flavor of beef, topped with a crisp niillike bran pastry. BEEF STEAK PIE 2 poiiiula round steak I talili-spoon Worcestershire (cut in 1-inch cube.s) sauca IH cups .sliced onions S tablespoons chopped parsley ,/ cup fat „2 tablespoons flour „* ,^ iM cups water 2 teaspoons salt . 2 cups diced raw potatoes % teaspoon pepper I recipe Bran Pastry Lightly brown steak and onions In fat. Stir In seasonings, parsley and flour; mix well. Add water slowly, stirring const:intly. Add po- tatoes; cover and simmer about 30 niinutea. I'our Into greased casser- ole. Cover with Bran Pastry. Prick with fork to show wedge-shape pieces. Bake In hot oven (450''F.) about 20 minutes. Yield: ti servings (S 'a-inoh casserole). BRAN PASTRY H teaspoon salt V» cup bran V4 cup shortening 1^4 cups sifted flour 4 tablespoons cold water (move or leas) Crush bran Into fine cnimhs; coml>iiie with flour and salt. Cut In shorteiiinir. .Add water, a little at a time, until dou';h is moist enough to hold logelher. Roll out on lightly flourc-d boiird to ahout >i inch la thickness. cobac it does taste qood in a pipe CHRONICLES of GINGER FARM By Gwendoline P. Clarke I Ginger Farm doesn't seem the same place at all. It just couldn't be, because you see Partner isn't here. For the (irst time in twenty- two years he has left the farm to the tender mercy of hands other than his own. And I wouldn't mind betting that at this very moment he is wondering how we are making out. whetlier the cows that he gen- erally milks will "let down" their milk to strange hands, whether the harrowing was finished on the wheat ground and it there have been any bids to threshings. Yes, I haven't a doubt in the world that Partner is wondering all those tlflugs â€" and probably a great many more â€" while we are won- dering it he is comfortable, whe- ther he is getting all the attention he should have and how long it will be before we have him hick home again. * * * Naturally you v.-ill not be sur- prised at our anxiety when I tell you that today we went to Toronto and before we came home we saw Partner safely anchored In a lios- pital bed. Oh no, it wasn't an acci- dent or anything like that â€" he went in for X-rays and observation â€" a little matter tliat has long been delayed. Delayed because ha felt he couldn't go away until son Bob was given his discharge and could be home to look after things In his absence. It has been quite a week. First of all son Boib was in Toronto, go- ing through all the rigmarole in- cidental to a military farewell. In that he was lucky. The 0. C, rea- lising that he was urgently need- ed at home, put him through in a matter ot hours. We didn't expect Bob would be home for several days so imagine my surprise when 1 heard some coughing going on upstairs the next morning. Either he is a past master at creeping in in the wee small hours or we must particularly sound sleepers. The next tew days were taken up on the wheat ground â€" and that is quite a worry. After all, when one spends good money for registered seed and fertilizer, plus the cost of all the gas and oil needed for tractor work, It is not a job to be undertaken lightly. At best it is still a gamble. However, It looks as it we are off to a good start. It is raining â€" and how badly that rain was needed! Over the week-end we had the house full again, and believe It or not, all the dish-washing I did was in the early morning. Strange thing about those early morning chores â€" how seldom there is anyone around to help with them! One day niece Joy was exclaim- ed over tha beautiful sunset and I said to her â€" "Yes, that's all right â€" but what about the sun- rise?" Sunday afternoon our week-end- ers travelled the "mountain" roads and brought me home three baskets of elderberries. Not only did they pick them but they cleaned them too so that, before going to To- ronto Monday morning 1 had them preserved and in their sealers al- ready tor winter storage. To- morrow I expect a bushel of to- matoes so 1 am beginning to have a hunch that my time will be pretty well occupied while Part- ner is away. May I take this opportunity to thank "Anonymons" for the maga^- zlnes that were sent to me. Ajv- parently you knew what would in- terest me. Not that I have had my much time to study them yet but I shall. Some night when the rest ot the family I- pretty well occu- pied I shall give them my un- divided attention â€" particularly tha Canadian copy â€" for which I think there was a definite need. • » * Well, today Is Tuesday; tha hour is 5.30 D.S.T., and this col- umn must be typed and on tha early morning train so that tha Chronicles ot Ginger Farm may ba yours to read when you get that good old friend ot yours â€" the local paper. Not that you would lose much It Ginger Farm were missing â€" but it is up to me to see that it gets there, and then you have the <.ption ot reading it or not as you choose. Glory be â€" I hear the coftea perking â€" that should help things along a little, don't you think? Will you have a cup with me? But I forgot â€" you might not appre- ciate it â€" not at five-thirty In tha morning! Gaiety and utility in an aproa for misses and women. 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